Active Learning Activities

Group Work Project Contracting

For instructors planning student group work projects over many weeks or months.

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

From Bauhaus to Britney: A Catchall Timeline

Students map key movements in Architecture and Design alongside social, political, artistic, economic, and tech milestones.

Silent Discussion

Conduct a discussion in your class without students ever speaking a word!

Feeling Feverish: Homeostasis of Pyrexia

Peerwise Assignment: Human Body

Categorizing for Review

Projet Specific: Webzine

Three-Tiered Writing

Homophones Talent Show

The Sailing Iguanas: A Mini Case in Speciation

Putting the “You” in education: Using self-reflections for learning

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Homeostasis: Mapping the Endocrine System